Drewes said she understands the needs, but she has concerns about other portions of the proposal, including the security upgrades totaling $23 million, roughly 17 percent of the proposal. One of the most controversial pieces includes artificial turf for fields at Millard North High School and Millard West High School.

"They come and say, 'We need artificial turf, and we need to have these whiteboards,' but teachers can teach without those things," Drewes said.

Administrators and supporters said Millard's reputation is having the biggest asset property values, and risking that maybe too pricey.

"I think we can make grounds for everything in there. They took a very serious look at what was in there, what's needed. From that standpoint, I don't think there's anything frivolous," said Doug Ewald, of Citizens for Millard Public Schools.

Two more forums about the Millard Schools bond proposal will be held at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Millard North High School and Monday at Millard West High School.